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E. HODALY.

BROOM.

APPLICATION HLED APR. a. 1911.

Pateted Oct. 29, 1918.

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Specication of Letters Patent.

Patented Uct. 29, 1918.

Application filed April 3, 1917. Serial No. 159,514.

To aZZ whom it may concern: l

Be it known that I, EMnnicx HODALY, a citizen of the United States,` residing at Bakersiield, in the county of Kern and State of California, have invented certain useful Improvements in Brooms, of' which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

The present invention relates to a broom, and has particular reference to a` detachable handle to wliich the broom head may be secured. j

It is an object of the present invention to `provide a handle with an improved clamp adapted to be interchangeably engaged with broom heads so that the bunches of straw, when worn out, may be replaced and the same handle be employed indefinitely.

It is another object of the present invention to provide abroom of this type wherein the broom head is substantially braced so that the broom may be used for heavy work, such as in cleaning mud and the like from iioors, and for use around barns, stables and the like.

The above and various other objects and advantages of this invention will be brought out in the following detailed description of the present preferred embodiment, the same being illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein j Y Figure 1 is a side elevation of a broom constructed in accordance with this invention;

Fig. 2 is a transverse section taken through the lower portion of thev broom;

Fig. 3 isa detail view of one ofthe jaws carried rigidly upon the handle;

. Fig. 4 is a detail view of the removable aw' Y a J 5 is aside elevation showing a slight modification of the invention; a

Fig. 6 is an edge elevation thereof;

Fig. 7 is avertical transverse sectional view through' the lower portion of the broom; A

Fig. 8 is a detail view of one of the jaws carried rigidly upon the handle;

Fig. 9 is a detail viewof the removable aw. a

l Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

Referring to this drawing, 10 designates a handle which may be of any length and size desired, and which is provided upon its lower end with a' fixed ferrule 11 adapted to carry one of the jaws of the device. This xed jaw comprises an intermediate arm 12 which is bowed outwardly'to a slight extent andwhich extends downwardly for engagement against one side of the broom head 13. The fixed jaw also includes the end arms 14: which are bowed outwardly and downwardly from the ferrule 11 and are adapted for engagement against the opposite ends of the broom head 13. The lower endsof the arms 12 and 14 are connected together by means of a strap 15 which, when the broom is in uprightposition, extends substantially horizontally across the lower ends of the arms to connect the same and provide a substantially rigid jaw. A spring arm 16 is mounted on the intermediate arm 12 and is sprung inwardly to a slight extent and provided upon its lower end with a toothed foot 17 adapted for binding engagement against the broom head 13. The lower extremities of the end arms 14: are provided with inturned spring fingers 18 which bite into the opposite ends of the head 13 and are used for a purpose which will hereinafter appear.

The detachable jaw adapted for engagement against the opposite side of the broom head 13 comprises an upwardly tapering shank 19 which is relatively flat and curved, and adapted to lie against and toconform to the outer surface of the ferrule 11. The lower end of the shank 19 is provided with an outwardly bowed intermediate arm 2O provided with a plurality of inwardly and downwardly extending spring arms 21 having feet 22 thereon which may be provided with teeth for binding engagement with the broom head. The shank 19 also `carries a pair of end arms 23 which are o'set inwardly from the shank to fit beneath the ferrule 11, and which are bowed outwardly and downwardly to engage against the opposite ends of the broom head to abut against the edges of the arms 14 of the fixed jaw. A horizontal strap 24: connects the lower ends of the arms and 23 and provides therewith a substantially rigid structure. The lower ends of the arms 23 have inwardly inclined fingers 25 adapted for engagement behind the spring fingers 18 of the fixed jaw in order to hold the lower end of the movable jaw in position against the broom head.

In application, the broom head 13, which comprises the usual bunch of straws suitably united together in the form of an ordinary broom head, is placed within the fixed jaw against the spring-held foot 17, and forced into the fixed jaw by engagement of the detachable jaw against the opposite side of the broom head. The shank 19 is placed against the ferrule 11, and the sleeve or ring 26 is slid downwardly over the ferrule and the shank 19, drawing the latter tight against the ferrule and binding the detachable jaw against the fixed jaw. If desired, the horizontal strap 15 of the fixed jaw may be provided with a plurality of inwardly extending teeth for biting engagement in the adjacent side of the broom Vhead to hold the latter from slipping out of place when the jaws are forced together. After the jaws are brought together, the fingers 13 are sprung outwardly over the fingers 25 to interlock the lower ends of the jaws and thus securely hold the broom head to the handle. The above described structure is such that the broom head is braced and the connection between the broom head and the handle is reinforced to prevent breakage of the connection therebetween. When the-bunch of straws is worn out the sleeve 26 may be readily raised upon the ferrule 11 and the lingers 1S released from the fingers 25, permitting the removal of the removable jaw and the application of a new broom head to the handle. If desired, the fingers 1S may be rigid and the fingers 25, which are shown curved downwardly, be inserted behind the inturned ends of the lingers 1S, the latter acting as a fulcrum or pivot upon which the detachable jaw may be swung upwardly into position.

The bunch of straws 13 may be held together at its upper end by a coarse mesh fabric- 27 to bind the upper ends of the straws tightly together and provide a firm hold for the spring-pressed feet carried by the jaws. Y

In Figs. 5 to 9, inclusive, there is shown a modified form of the invention, wherein the handle 28 carries at its lower end the ferrule 29, which is provided with a fixed jaw comprising the arms 3() which extend in divergent relation from the ferrule 29 and are integral with a cross bar 31 which is adapted to lie substantially horizontally across Athe body of the broom 32, and these arms and bar constitute a rigid jaw. VCooperating with the rigid jaw is a detachable jaw comprising an upwardly tapered shank 33 integral with downwardly divergent arms 34 and a cross bar 35 which is formed with the arms, the shank 33 being relatively fiat and curved and is adapted to lie against and conform to the outer surface of the ferrule 29.

The extremities of the bar 31 are provided with inturned spring lingers 36, while the bar 35, at the extremities thereof, is formed with inwardly inclined fingers 37 adapted for engagement of the spring fingers 36 on the fixed jaw in order to hold the lower end ofthe movable Ajaw in position against the broom body 32 when the detachable jaw is clamped in working relation to the fixed jaw in a manner presently described. Slidable over the ferrule 29 is a clamping ring or collar 38 which engages with the shank 33 of the detachable jaw, and in this manner the latter is fastened for co-action with the stationary jaw for the clamping 'of the broom body 32 between said jaws, the broom body being readily detachable or removable when worn out, and this is accomplished by raising the collar 38 out of engagement with the shank 33, permitting the removal of the detachable jaw and the application of a new broom body to the handle. It will be apparent that the broom body 32 will be firmly clamped or held fast between the fixed and detachable jaws of the device for the use thereof inthe ordinary well known manner.

It is, of course, understood that various changes and modifications may be made in the structure of the above specifically described embodiment of this invention without departing from the spirit thereof, and being restricted only by the scope of the following claim. A

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

In a broom, vthe combination with a handle, a `ferrule mounted'on the handle and provided with a fixed jaw including an intermediate arm bowed outwardly and extending downwardly and lincluding also end arms which are bowedoutwardly and downwardly, all of said arms terminating at their lower end i in a strap provided with teeth on its inner face, the fixed' jaw being further provided with inturned spring `fingers formed at the lower ends ofthe end arms, a spring grip also provided with teeth and carried by the said intermediate arm, a broom head fitting said fixed jaw, a detachable jaw having an upwardly extending tapering shank which is relatively fiat and curved to coliform to lie against the said ferrule, the detachable jaw being formed with intermediate and end bowed and downwardly extending spring arms, the said end j arms having feet for engagement behind the said spring fingers, a pair of spring grips provided with teeth on their inner faces and mounted one above the other on the intermediate arm ofthe vdetachable jaw, and a ring slidably mounted on the ferrule for engagement over the said tapering shank, whereby the two jaws are secured together with the broom head between them, the spring grips on the detachable jaw being in staggered relation to the spring grip and the said strap on the fixed jaw, whereby the broom head is rmly gripped on opposite sides thereof without having the gripping members engage the said head on directly 10 opposite sides.

In testimony whereof I aix my signature.

EMERIGK HODALY.

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